The Goddess isn’t a part of the story. She is the story. Srimad Devi Bhagwat Purana
In most traditional scriptures, the divine feminine gets a supporting role. But the Srimad Devi Bhagavata Purana, also known as the Devi Bhagwat Puran, changes that. Here, the Goddess doesn’t assist creation; she is creation. The Srimad Devi Bhagavata Purana is an ancient Sanskrit text that puts the Goddess, not as someone’s consort or shadow, […]
Manusmriti vs. The Vedas: The Forgotten Truth About Women in Hindu Thought
“Hinduism didn’t suppress women. Society did, by following the wrong texts.” There’s a persistent misconception these days that Hinduism, as a religion, inherently suppressed women. That it enshrined patriarchy in scripture and relegated women to the margins of thought, power, and participation. But here’s the truth:. Hinduism didn’t suppress women. Society did, by misreading its […]